Wildcat Cottage

11/28/2024

08/28/2024

Did you know, those little bees you see in the evening sitting on flowers are old bees.
Old & sick bees don't return to the hive at the end of their day.
They spend the night on flowers, and if they have the chance to see another sunrise, they resume their activity by bringing pollen or nectar to the colony.
They do this sensing that the end is near.
No bee waits to die in the hive so as not to burden the others.
So, next time you see an old little bee sat upon a flower as the night closes in.....Thank the little bee for her life long service. 🐝

08/13/2024

Yes! Cause your Both!!

08/13/2024

06/16/2024

FORGIVE ME, MOMMY 😢🐾…
I was there where you left me for two whole days. Sleeping right on the side of the road. I was terrified of the noise from the cars but I did not move.
Last night one of those cars stopped and she got out. She invited me to lunch but I said no. She invited me to come sleep at her house and I also said no. I tried to explain to her that I was waiting for you but she wouldn’t listen. She pulled out a leash and said I couldn’t stay there any longer. I bit her several times and ended up peeing on myself as I growled and cried! She didn’t understand that she was separating me from you! She took me against my will and we drove off! I was so sad because I knew you were going to be worried. We ended up at her house.
I kept screaming hoping you would hear me but you never came. I vomited because of my nerves, feeling so sick. I kept telling her I had to go back because you were going to think I abandoned you when you saw I wasn’t there! I, who love you with all my heart and soul have not stopped crying since we separated a few days ago. I want you to know, I would never do that to you.
I don’t know where you are now or why you stopped the car and left me there. Surely you had something very important to do. Can you come find me now, mommy?
Today I ate because my tummy was hurting. I also slept on a very soft bed. And by accident I also wiggled my tail a bit. I’m so sorry, please forgive me. She’s just being really nice to me. She said I could stay forever. She’s calling me Savannah, but I already have a name. When you pick me up you can tell it to her. You’ll see how surprised she’ll be when you explain to her that this was a big mistake.
Because mommy, you’re coming back for me, right 😢?
Author unknown 🐾🐾

05/30/2024

This is a honey bee. The pollen on her legs is from dandelions. Her tongue is sticking out due to what killed her that was on the dandelions.
It’s spring, dandelions are the bees first food. This bee is dead from w**d killer spread on what we see as w**ds, but what nature sees as food. Please don’t spray for w**ds until you see the blackberries blooming.
In this area, w**ds, flowers and fruit trees are bees only source of food until middle of June. There are FAR more w**ds than flowers or fruit trees, so it's their only food source. No bees, no food crops for us and we all starve?!
VidaHacks

05/30/2024

UPDATE
Lost Bridge South-Now has power. Crews are working to restore water and restroom facilities, and everything should be back up and running later today.

Lost Bridge North-Sites 35-48 have power.

Rocky Branch- The park still does not have power and will remain closed until June 7. Reservation holders have been notified.

Starkey-Has water and power

If you have questions, please contact the Beaver Lake Project Office at 501-340-1710.
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Until further notice from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Beaver Lake Project Office, the Prairie Creek and Horseshoe Bend campgrounds and day use areas are closed. The boat ramps for both locations will remain open. Rocky Branch campground is also closed however, the day use area and boat ramp remain open.

Prairie Creek and Horseshoe Bend will be closed until further notice as damage continues to be assessed. Based on current estimates the closure is expected to last for several months. Rocky Branch is expected to reopen in a week.

Staff at the Beaver Lake Project Office are notifying and refunding visitors with reservations at the affected campgrounds. We regret any inconveniences this may cause but believe the closures are necessary to ensure park safety.

Visitors at these locations who have undamaged campers or recreational vehicles can access them and remove them. Visitors with damaged campers or recreational vehicles will be contacted by the project office to work on a plan for the damaged vehicle’s removal.
Visitors should be aware that there are several campgrounds that have received minor damage and are still open but may have limited services. Starkey, Lost Bridge North, and Lost Bridge South are open but have no electricity, water or restrooms.

Dam Site Lake, Dam Site River, Indian Creek, Hickory Creek, and War Eagle are all open with power and water available.

If you are a resident of Beaver Lake and need to report hazard trees, damaged boat docks or other related shoreline issues, please go to the following frequently asked questions website for more information: https://www.swl.usace.army.mil/.../Beav.../Storm-Damage-FAQ/
For users without Internet access, please contact the Beaver Lake Project Office at 501-340-1710.

02/19/2024

*Update*
Found Safe
Missing from Salesville
11 year old female named Ellie
Last seen on Cedar Dr. at approx 6am
Last seen wearing a camo jacket and pink muck boots. If seen call Baxter County Sheriff at (870)425-7000 or dial 911

01/18/2024

AGFC Trout Management Program is urging anglers to take extra care of their catches in frigid temperatures. Program head Christie Graham said air temperatures below zero can be lethal to trout and …

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